> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1973001-cloud-engineer-level-2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1973001-cloud-engineer-level-2). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer Level 2 - **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC. - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Github, Python (Programming Language), Package Management Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Datadog, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Azure AKS, Terraform, Docker, Artifactory, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ed3aaff5-1775-4b5b-a9c2-262978e26845 ## About the Role * 4-year degree in a technology-related discipline or equivalent work experience * 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, administering, and operating production workloads in Microsoft Azure * 8+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation * 8+ years of experience with SDLC and working alongside Agile development teams * Deep hands-on expertise with: * Terraform / OpenTofu - module creation and management, policy and guardrail application * Terraform Cloud or Spacelift * 5+ years of hands-on experience with container technologies, including: * Docker - image creation, management, and container lifecycle operations * Kubernetes - cluster administration, workload deployment, networking, and troubleshooting in production environments * Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - provisioning, scaling, upgrading, and operating AKS clusters * Helm - authoring, managing, and deploying Helm charts in production environments * Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium-sized IT-related projects, solve complex problems, and meet deadlines under pressure * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience working with both technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders * Ability to independently prioritize workload across multiple concurrent responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities NICE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE * Python or other high-level interpreted programming language * GitHub Actions * Datadog or other enterprise observability platform * Artifactory or other enterprise package management system (including container registry management) ## Related Videos - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)